How to Choose a Robotic Cleaning Machine Vendor

All robotic cleaning machines are not created equally. There are several factors that should be considered when choosing a robotic cleaning manufacturer to supply your new robotic floor scrubbers.

There are four important categories to consider when selecting a robotics vendor:

• The Machine
• The Software
• The People
• The Process

The Machine: Robotic offerings vary widely in their appearance and, more importantly, what’s inside. Here are things to look for in robotic cleaning machines:

• Proven AMR experience at scale: Does the manufacturer have demonstrated experience in building and deploying robotic floor cleaning equipment?
• Proven Floor Cleaning Hardware: Cleaning equipment needs to clean consistently and stand up to daily, rigorous use. A robotics vendor should have proven usability, durability and performance.
• Familiar Machines: Robotic equipment that is based on manually operated cleaning machines help ensure operators can easily operate and train the robot.

The Software: While the machine does the actual cleaning, the AI-driven software enables the machine to clean autonomously.

• Safety Through Experience: The safety of staff and visitors is of utmost importance, which means you need to have confidence in the safety of cleaning robots. When choosing a vendor, be sure to ask about their software platform and safety precautions.
• Intuitive User Interface: Robotic cleaning machines still need to be programmed manually and need an operator to select routes or troubleshoot. Be sure to choose an interface that is intuitive and easy to use for your cleaning machine operators.
• Proof of Coverage and Operational Metrics: Any AMR software platform should be able to deliver robust performance data and reporting capabilities, such as heat maps, cleaning coverage and machine utilisation.
• Integrated Approach: Proven cleaning equipment + robotics software experience provides an integrated approach to your robotics implementation.

The People: Employees will always be a part of a robotic cleaning program and you don’t have to go it alone when you choose the right vendor.

• Dedicated Customer Success Team: Supporting a large robotics deployment requires resources. Best-in-class partners have a wide net of support to help you not only implement robotics, but continually optimise your robotic cleaning program.
• Consultative Approach: Excellent service is proactive and predictive, driven by experience and expertise. Partners that help you customise and optimise your robotic cleaning program to align with your specific business goals.